Upgrading my lighting

[Yeaulman]

Ok so I found out that 18 watts in a 20 gallon tank doesnt really grow much lol. So I am going to get a retro fit kit and use power compact lighting. I have it down to 2 different kits and hoping you can give me some pros and cons if you have any.

Kit 1

Kit 2

 

[Silly me]

both looks great, the 55Watts would be fine I just like a 6000K light a bit more than 10 000K light for fresh water plants

If you have the money get the 65W CF at 6500K, you'll have so much growth, you'll never look back.

 

[KarlosFandango]

I'm in a very similar situation. I have a 96litre tank with one 24"/18W light. Would adding another bulb underneath help plantgrowth? I could probably get a 30 inch to fit, at a push Are there any type of bulb to look out for?

Cheers
Karl

 

[Kem]

Are there any type of bulb to look out for?

dude each bulb has different benefits here is a website that shows you the different lights availible and different combinations.

Lights

 

[Bangin]

Ok so I found out that 18 watts in a 20 gallon tank doesnt really grow much lol.

I just had to laugh with you.

Good luck with the lighting upgrade.

 

[Yeaulman]

So I went with the 65watt upgrade and going to make my own canopy for it out of wood and make sure I seal it very well.

Thanks again

 

[Bangin]

I currently have 65 watts over my 20 gallon, and everything grows quite well with the addition of CO2. I will be upgrading the lighting very soon to 96 watts, but that's because the tannins in the water are blocking some of the light.

You'll love the rapid growth!

 

[George Farmer]

Be aware that you may need to increase co2 levels to compensate for the higher light levels, otherwise you may grow algae very well!!

 

[jams.alaskan]

I was offering lighting in the 2 w/gal range but it was 10, 000 k range. When I swapped out for 6500 k I saw an immediate improvement. I would second Silly Me's suggestion.

ALASKA